The Sons of Great Bear
Die Söhne der großen Bärin
Synopsis
As American settlers encroach on the lands of the Lakota people, Tokei-ihto witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of Red Fox, who wanted information on where the tribe finds its gold. Two years later, at the height of the Great Sioux War, Tokei-ihto and Red Fox meet again.
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Gojko Mitić
Tokei-Ihto
Jiří Vršťala
Red Fox
Rolf Römer
Tobias
Hans Hardt-Hardtloff
Major Smith
Gerhard Rachold
Lieutenant Roach
Horst Jonischkan
Adams
Jozef Majerčík
Tschetansapa
Milan Jablonský
Donner vom Berge
Jozef Adamovič
Tschapa
Hannjo Hasse
Pitt
Helmut Schreiber
Ben
Rolf Ripperger
Joe
Brigitte Krause
Jenny
Karin Beewen
Cate Smith
Ruth Kommerell
Tashina
Horst Kube
Thomas
Henry Hübchen
Hapedah
Jozo Lepetić
Bill
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josef Mach
- Screenplay & Story
- Margot Beichler, Hans-Joachim Wallstein, Liselotte Welskopf-Henrich
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Neef
- Original Title
- Die Söhne der großen Bärin
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Yugoslavia
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Bosna Film, DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josef Mach
Margot Beichler, Hans-Joachim Wallstein, Liselotte Welskopf-Henrich
Wilhelm Neef
Ilse Peters
Hans Mahlich
Department Leadership Roster
Josef Mach
Director
Margot Beichler
Screenplay
Hans-Joachim Wallstein
Screenplay
Liselotte Welskopf-Henrich
Screenplay
Wilhelm Neef
Original Music Composer
Ilse Peters
Editor
Hans Mahlich
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sons of Great Bear
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What is The Sons of Great Bear about?
As American settlers encroach on the lands of the Lakota people, Tokei-ihto witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of Red Fox, who wanted information on where the tribe finds its gold. Two years later, at the height of the Great Sioux War, Tokei-ihto and Red Fox meet again.
Who directed The Sons of Great Bear?
The Sons of Great Bear was directed by Josef Mach.
Who stars in The Sons of Great Bear?
The principal cast of The Sons of Great Bear includes Gojko Mitić, Jiří Vršťala, Rolf Römer, Hans Hardt-Hardtloff, Gerhard Rachold.
When was The Sons of Great Bear released and how long is it?
The Sons of Great Bear was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sons of Great Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sons of Great Bear was composed by Wilhelm Neef.
Is The Sons of Great Bear based on a book or true story?
The Sons of Great Bear is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Liselotte Welskopf-Henrich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sons of Great Bear?
The Sons of Great Bear holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).